About Helpsy:
Helpsy is the only certified vertically integrated B Corp in the second-hand clothing industry. We work around the clock to change the way people think, reuse, recycle and buy second-hand clothing to benefit our planet. Last year alone, we kept over 29 million pounds of clothing out of the trash.
Helpsy has three branches to help serve this environmental mission:
– Helpsy Collect works with partners large and small to place clothing collection containers, schedule collection campaigns, support hundreds of nonprofits, engage with cities and towns, and manage inventory unwanted.
– Helpsy Source provides sorted and unsorted used clothing wholesale to customers of all sizes.
– Helpsy Shop is our direct-to-consumer store offering second-hand clothing to further our environmental mission of keeping clothes out of the trash.
Job summary:
The controller will manage the accounting operations of the organization and oversee all of its financial activities. This individual reports to the CEO and will manage and oversee all aspects of accounting, as well as assist in the development of internal control policies, procedures and financial planning as required. This position is entirely remote, with most staff working on the east coast. Candidates who are passionate about contributing to our environmental mission are preferred.
Summary of essential duties and responsibilities:
· Manage all aspects of accounting; invoicing, financial statements, general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, revenue recognition and various special analyses.
Maintain an organized system of accounting records, policies and operations
Organize information and statements for internal and external audits and auditors
· Produce and manage quarterly/annual budgets and forecasts
Maintain an adequate system of budgets and controls created to mitigate risk
· Prepare quarterly/annual financial reports
Ensure the accuracy of financial results and reports of the organization
Ensure that financial reports comply with accounting principles and current financial reporting standards
Prepare and organize financial statements for recording and review
Account for any budget variances and report significant variances to management
Recommend benchmarks for measuring corporate financial performance objectives
Analyze capital investments, contract negotiations and pricing decisions
Lead the transition from Quickbooks Enterprise to Sage Intacct, with a third party implementation team
Comply with all local, state and federal tax returns and reporting requirements
Ensure that the company complies with all additional legal and regulatory requirements
· Supervise the payments of all accounts; ensure all accounts are paid on time
· Ensure timely collection of accounts receivable
· Complete periodic bank reconciliations
Monitor cash and funding balances
· Supervise junior members of staff
Additional duties as needed
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Finance and accounting staff of 4-6 remote employees
Summary of requirements:
Knowledge/Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field (minimum)
Work experience:
10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in the retail/wholesale industry
Experience in controller role or similar senior accounting positions
Skills/Competencies:
· In-depth knowledge of GAAP accounting
· Excellent analytical skills
· Experience with inventory, work in progress, revenue recognition, mergers and acquisitions
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Superior organizational skills
· Great attention to detail
Experience with Sage Intacct
Experience working in a fast start environment
Preferences:
Knowledge/Education:
· Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business or related field; Preferred MBA
CPA or Certified Management Accountant designation
Work Style Features:
· Collaborative and dynamic
· Practice
· A problem solver
Language skills:
· Excellent written and spoken English
Advantages
· Remote work
· stock options
6 paid company holidays per year
20 days paid annual leave
Subsidized health insurance
Life insurance paid
Interested members should email their CV to Mr. Alex Husted at [email protected]. Please mention that you are a member of EisnerAmper’s Friends of the Firm program. Be sure to include Job #1821 in the subject line and copy [email protected] to your email.